Our Creative Team Members – CTMs

William Morse is the Chief Executive Director of Arts Atelier 146. He has taught higher education for the past 25+ years building both graphic design and animation courses around the country for colleges and universities. He has built BFA programs for universities in Kentucky, Mississippi, Kansas, and Texas. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Florence Classical Arts Academy in Florence, Italy--the partner school of Arts Atelier 146. William is a graduate from Texas A&M University with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Art and Advertising. He has a MS (Master of Science) in Art from Texas A&M University and an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in 3D Animation & Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. William and his wife Dana love to travel and spend time with their three children. He loves teaching students and has helped to build Arts Atelier 146 as an industry standard art school in the state of Kentucky.

Jon Krummel has been working in animation for over 20 years, 13 of which were at the Walt Disney Animation Studio where he worked on The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Prep and Landing 2, and Wreck it Ralph before being promoted to Environment Modeling Supervisor for Frozen, Zootopia, and Wreck it Ralph 2. He also worked as Head of Environments on 2 theme park rides and an episodic for Disney+. Outside of Disney, Jon's background as a generalist has allowed him to work for a number of studios large and small including: Skydance Animation, Film Roman, Halon, Cinesite, Pax TV, virtual3d, Bento Box, and Premise Entertainment, among others. Jon graduated from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2000 with a Bachelors degree in Media Arts and Animation and has been busy ever since, working, learning, teaching and striving to be better every day.

Devin is currently a Game Art Course Director at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. He is also an Online Course Developer and instructor for Arts Atelier 146.Previously, Devin worked in the Military Simulation Industry as a 3D Graphics Artist for Carley Corporation in Orlando, FL. He worked on various military projects to include the Ready Relevant Learning program (the Navy’s largest training program) and the Marines’ CH53K King Stallion helicopter.Devin also worked in the Independent Game Development industry. Various companies include Inverted Studios, The Factory, and Mechanical Butterfly, LLC. He has worked in multiple capacities, such as lead game developer, animator, level designer, and 2D/3D artist. Devin continues to work on indie video games.Devin is a graduate from the Academy of Art University with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Game Design and a MA (Master of Arts) in Game Development (3D Environment Art) from Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Danielle has had the privilege of working with iconic animation studios like Disney, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Warner Bros., and several independent studios as a background painter and visual development artist. Some of her favorite projects include Green Eggs and Ham, Young David, Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai, and Fairy OddParents: A New Wish.In her personal art, she focuses on color, design, and mood through lighting. Whether painting landscapes or stylized animation environments, she loves telling stories through visuals. In her free time, she enjoys digital fan art and plein air painting, often capturing iconic landscapes like Wyoming's Tetons or Yellowstone's vistas. Nature is her source of inspiration, reminding her of the beauty and power of God’s creation.

Taren Morse is a founding member of Arts Atelier 146. In addition to creating and developing her own graphic novel, providing workshops for universities, and exhibitions, she was recently a Professor of Art in Arkansas and Kentucky as well as an Online Course Developer. She teaches drawing, painting, and illustration, both traditional and digital. She received her MFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University where she developed her skills in concept art for film and game design as well as graphic novel. Her skills branch into a variety of genres including sculpture and even website design. She draws most of her inspiration from God's creation, taking pleasure in observing the strangest and sometimes creepiest He has to offer. Additionally, her passion for learning has driven her interests in reading, coding, studying foreign language, and unicycling.

Ken and his wife Lisa have pastored in Dallas, Richardson, Kingsville, and Decatur. He is currently the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Stephenville, Texas. Ken attended Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ken and Lisa have three sons and four grandchildren. Ken also serves as Chaplain for the Stephenville Police Department and on the Texas Baptist Executive Board. Family is a major priority for the Mays. Ken loves reading, writing, getting together with people, discipling one on one and in small groups, as well as trains, art, antiques, and Star Wars.

Brannon Hollingsworth is the COO/CCO of Brainy Pixel Productions, a Christian Animation and Production company responsible for the creation of or the production for brands such as Cubekins, Molly's Memory Verse, Lily's Lab, Righteous Warriors, Blissview, The PicTrain, Chronicles of Faith, and many more. Brannon is a Christ-centered creator who strives to use his gifts, skills, talents, and abilities for God's glory and to make disciples. Brannon’s publications has appeared in County Extra Magazine and on the websites Atlas Obscura and Unemploymentville. He also creates online content, such as educational and entertainment videos for clients such as Focus on the Family, Angel Studios, Answers In Genesis, Yippee.TV, Creator Films, the Child Evangelism Fellowship/UniteTV, Union Gospel Press/Lifestone, Sherwood Entertainment, Faith Channel, LOOR, Bridgestone Media Group, Foundation for Intelligent Media & Design, The Christmas Channel, CMaxTV, Epic! Books, Colorforms, Lightraiders, Cajan Manna Ministries, and more. Recently, via his animation company, Brainy Pixel, Brannon wrote and co-produced the multiple award-winning 22 minute pilot episode of The Cubekins, entitled the Invasion of the Cubecumbers, which has already received the Dove Seal of Approval for All Ages and nominated or won over sixty awards in the Christian Film industry.

She has her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&I University and her teacher’s Certification: EC-4 Generalist in Houston, TX, Standard Certification, Pedagogy & Professional EC-12, ESL/Supplemental, and Generalist EC-6. Connie was the Chairman of the Christian Women’s Club-Area Rep, Prayer Advisor, Bible study leader, and guest Speaker in South Texas. She was a Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) and has been part of many mission trips, including a mission trip to Bulgaria.

Dana is a versatile person who always enjoys a new challenge and a good laugh. She has a varied background in work history. Dana has an Associate in Specialized Business degree majoring in Computer Information Systems, A+ Certification, and Network+ Certification. Her skills include, computer installation, networking, proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, tech support, planning, scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and yield accounting. Dana is currently the Clinical Systems Analyst at Spring View Hospital in Kentucky. She is an outgoing, fun-loving person who enjoys working with and helping others and loves playing board games with her children.

Is an invaluable consultant for Arts Atelier 146 and the Director of Growth Strategies at BrightDot.Michael brings a set of skills that can only be gained through years of experience and passion. He has dedicated his career to the development of servant leaders through Christian-based higher education. Under Michael’s 22 years of visionary leadership, Campbellsville University (CU)—saw substantial growth in enrollment, staff, educational opportunities, campus grounds improvements, and multi-site expansion. During Michael’s presidency, CU raised more than $125 million for improvements and increased the school’s endowment nearly 400%. Enrollment grew from 1,600 at the beginning of his presidency to 13,500 in 2020. Michael graduated from Marshall University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees and went on to graduate studies at Andover-Newton Theological College. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Michael is author of numerous articles ranging from higher education and community change to religion and life in Appalachia. He and his wife, Debbie, have three adult children. They reside in Kentucky and are active members of their church.